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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,252.07, 648,377.43 and 240,248.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,252.07, 648,377.43 and 240,248.59 is: 360,372.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,252.07 : 648,377.43 = 240,248.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,252.07/648,377.43 = 240,248.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,252.07x = 648,377.43 × 240,248.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,252.07x = 155,771,763,345.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,771,763,345.32/432,252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,372.51

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